Rf Cable Installation - Cisco GS7000 Installation And Operation Manual

Chapter 3 Installation

RF Cable Installation

Overview
The 1.2 GHz GS7000 Node can accept up to six RF cables. These cables carry forward
path RF signal outputs and reverse path RF signal inputs. The RF cables also supply
the 45 to 90 V AC power input.
Trimming the Center Conductor
The 1.2 GHz GS7000 Node requires pin-type connectors for all RF connections.
Standard pin connectors, with pins extending 1.5 in. to 1.6 in. (3.8 cm to 4.064 cm)
from connector shoulder, require no trimming. You must trim longer pins before
inserting them into the housing.
Trimming Using the Integrated Cradle
To trim long pins using the integrated cradle, follow these steps.
1 Place the connector on the cradle as shown in the following illustration.
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